The Couple Takes a Wife
Synopsis
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
Top Cast
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Bill Bixby
Jeff Hamilton
Paula Prentiss
Barbara Hamilton
Valerie Perrine
Jennifer Allen
Myrna Loy
Barbara's Mother
Robert Goulet
Randy Perkins
Nanette Fabray
Marion Randolph
Larry Storch
David
Mia Bendixsen
Christy Hamilton
Dana Laurita
Mindy Hamilton
Penny Marshall
Paula
Dwan Smith
Ginger
Carmen Zapata
Maria
Ruth McDevitt
Mrs. Flanagan
Bert Holland
Mr. Kaplan
Shirley Mitchell
Employment Clerk
Ralph O'Hara
Hotel Clerk
Tim Haldeman
Bellboy
Helen Kleeb
Miss Robbins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Paris
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Silver
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis
- Original Title
- The Couple Takes a Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Paris
Susan Silver
Dick DeBenedictis
Aaron Stell, Bill Brame
George Eckstein
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Silver
Writer
Jerry Paris
Director
Aaron Stell
Editor
Bill Brame
Editor
George Eckstein
Producer
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What is The Couple Takes a Wife about?
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
Who directed The Couple Takes a Wife?
The Couple Takes a Wife was directed by Jerry Paris.
Who stars in The Couple Takes a Wife?
The principal cast of The Couple Takes a Wife includes Bill Bixby, Paula Prentiss, Valerie Perrine, Myrna Loy, Robert Goulet.
When was The Couple Takes a Wife released and how long is it?
The Couple Takes a Wife was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Couple Takes a Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Couple Takes a Wife was composed by Dick DeBenedictis.